Saturday, January 30, 2010

Why I don't post more often

If you don't know this about me already, let me fill you in on a little secret about me....I have career attention deficit disorder (CADD). It's a severe case. My hands are in too many pots!I'm professionally trained in public accounting and got my CPA designation in 2003. I dabbled around in that for 6 years (2001 - 2007) before deciding to take a break to, off all things, flip houses and make jewelry. Really? Because tearing out people's old toilets has everything to do with preparing tax returns and wire-wrapping gemstones!So from 2006 - 2008, I flip 3 houses and work on promoting my jewelry. I mix installing ceramic tile and granite countertops with attending bridal shows and jewelry conventions.In 2008, Lillie is born (I finished my last flip when I was 7 weeks pregnant and it sold when I was around 12 weeks). At this point, the real estate market is still suffering and now that I have a little one to care for, I decide I need to try something more stable than flipping houses in a down market. Up for reconsideration is my career as a CPA. I find a wonderful firm that offers flexible work arrangements and I work tax season only (February 1 - April 15) in 2009.In the summer of 2009, I decide that I'm really enjoying crafting for Lillie. Ideas start swirling in my head and I decide to sign up for 4 holiday craft shows in the fall. Not 100% sure of what I'll be making, I just run with it.In November of 2009, I purchase an embroidery machine and inherit a ton, and I mean a ton, of fabric, thread, notions, and 2 sewing machines from my grandmother.So as we enter another tax busy season, I'm trying to balance my life as a CPA, home improvement extraordinaire (a bit of an exaggeration but whatever!), jeweler, sewer, crafter, and embroiderer as well as manage my website, Etsy store, sales on eBay, and the handful of personal tax returns that I do for friends and family. Oh yeah, and I'm a mom as well.So please forgive me! Admittedly, the last thing on my mind is updating my blog!

This photo is from a few months ago, but it's a good reminder of what really matters!

What color should we paint the Bronco?

About Me

This blog is attempt to capture and document our everyday life. Our daughter, Lillie, was born 8/8/2008 at 2:23 in the morning. She was born with a genetic mutation causing her to be diagnosed with a Duarte variant of galactosemia. But knowledge is power and we are able adjust her diet to prevent any long term consequences to her health.
In addition to Lillie, we have Harvey. He's our golden retriever and loyal companion.
I'm a cpa, jewelry designer, crafter, sewer, house flipper, and full time mom. Roger is a pilot, Air Force reservist, home improvement extraordinaire, and part time mechanic. Clearly, we are suckers for staying busy.
Have fun keeping up with us!